Has anyone noticed that the Jets have moved to the top of all of the NFL power rankings?? Most Jets fans are trying not to because they are afraid if they do, something bad will happen. For the past four seasons starting in 2004, the Jets have had the most inconsistent records causing more indigestion in the NYC area then a slice of pepperoni pizza. In 2004 they went 10-6, in 2005 4-12, in 2006 10-6 and in 2007 4-12. If someone were to draw a line graph it would like a heart monitor. Now in 2008, the Jets have put together a five game winning streak, during that streak they have beaten the big bad Patriots in New England and have knocked off the only undefeated team, the Titans, in Nashville. There shouldn't be any flights booked yet for Tampa in February, but it is hard not to notice these accomplishments. Jets fans have been waiting for this kind of season since 1998, when a 35 year old Vinny Testaverde, came out of nowhere to lead the Jets to the AFC Championship. Only John Elway was able to stop the Jets, it seemed that all his stars had lined up and he went on to win the Super Bowl. Could it be a coincidence that an older, veteran, Brett Favre, has come back to bring the Jets to the threshold of dominance? Could it also be a coincidence that the Jets will play the Broncos this weekend looking for their 9th win in 13 games? The Jets should get a lot of credit for playing balanced football every week. Aside from a Favre interception here and there, which was to be expected from him, the Jets offense has averaged more then 30 points a game in their 5 game winning streak and 29 per game overall for the season. Their defense has made other teams' running attack disappear, allowing only an average of 78 yeard per game and have gotten to almost every opposing quarterback sacking them 35 times already this season. To complete the triangle of a football teams identity, the Jets special teams has been dominant, missing only 4 field goals all season and averaging a league high 26 yards on kick off returns. All of these stats say something for the team, they say they can play sound football, but the swagger and the confidence the team has says so much more. Thomas Jones, the Jets running back, scored only once all of last season. Jones has now scored 9 times this year and is running behind an offensive line that is revamped and energized, opening up holes for him to have the chance to eclipse 1,000 yards this weekend. Everything is clicking and the Jets have the potential to really make a run at the big trophy. Jets fans should be excited and must cherish these times because as they all know, it may not last.
